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Melnikov House in danger of collapse

The house is still inhabited by Viktor's daughter, Ekaterina Karinskaya. Ever since Viktor died in 2006, there have been plans to turn the building into a museum, but a family dispute involving Ms Karinskaya, her sister, the Moscow government and a multi-millionaire has meant that no progress has been made.

Preservationists say a nearby construction site has caused the foundations of the Melnikov House to be put in danger.
— independent.co.uk

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Melnikov was one of the most important figures in architecture and his influence is still felt today. James Stirling acknowledged Melnikov is his early works, and via Stirling Thom Mayne. If you want to see 20s constructivism today look at Gehry's early works and Morphosis.